I agree. Claiming either side as right or wrong would be premature. What we do know is that both have agreed to these terms, so it isn't entirely Apple's or Samsung's fault.
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I agree. Claiming either side as right or wrong would be premature. What we do know is that both have agreed to these terms, so it isn't entirely Apple's or Samsung's fault.
Isn't it simply a PDMI connector? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDMI
EDIT: Here is a PDMI cable from a Streak.
Looks the same as my old Dell Streak's cable.
And what has copied Samsung? It is PDMI connector, an ANSI standard connector developed by the CEA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDMI
Quite possibly, but then the graphic on that page I recognise as a cable I also have ( a third party iPod cable) so even then Samsung's still copied the aesthetics.
I was talking more about looks, there are other PDMI connectors that don't look as similar as the Apple version.
Yes, the Dell and Belkin models come to mind.
Have you seen any other PDMI connectors that look like the Apple and Samsung ones in my pic?Fanism aside I would say the Galaxy Tab is better.
Yeah the iPad has the app count.
But the reason I am getting an Android tablet is because of the widgets, it's the killer feature for me. I can understand no widgets on a 3.5 inch devices but 9.7? It's just unused spaced
And have you seen it's screen? It looks amazing!
Grasping at the straws I see.
Nope, I included a photo in my original post because I was questioning the looks of the cable, not the format. Otherwise I'd have said "Oh my god they even copied Apple's cable interface!"
EDIT: Totally agree about the widgets though, thats one thing my dad doesn't like about his iPad so far, that and the lack of flash content and not being able to download youtube videos, for some reason this is important. But I wasn't aware that the Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1 was even out yet until I read this topic, otherwise I'd be buying one now.
Yes, the Dell and Belkin models come to mind.
The official Streak cable has a thin profile like Apple's:
http://ausdroid.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/accessories.jpg
(The one I posted above must be a third party one)
Yes, the Dell and Belkin models come to mind.
Perhaps the connector for the Dell Streak that ChazUK has posted?
And can you explain me why do you say the Samsung looks more like an Apple connector than others?
Look, you didn't know about PDMI. It's ok, no one is going to hate you for it. Just drop it, you were wrong in that instance.
Look at the UI. I fail to see any resemblance to the iPad. Honeycomb's UI has completely leapfrogged iOS and Apple can't compete.
Apple: When you can't innovate, litigate.
Well Chaz has now let us know that the Dell uses a similar one too. Put simply, its using the slim profile of the Apple connector in terms of design, thats all. I've seen other PDMI cables that are bulky, this Samsung one looks very similar to the Apple version (except for the colour and logo) and thats my point.
Not everyone finds Widgets Useful, and quite frankly Samsung needs to innovate their own hardware. (let's see the Silicon Architecture, eh)?
If they are smart they are working on The Galaxy Tab 11 Redesign. Cause it's not going anywhere as 10.1.
And you're wrong, as others have posted, any PDMI connector looks similar to Apple one
It's about what is under the Hood. Not the Color of the Paint. Despite all the talk of "Copy Cat". It's more about "Copy Cat" Architecture on Silicone, IMO, and Samsung knows what's going down.
Were not talking LCD TV's here people.
I disagree entirely.
Here's the Belkin version I mentioned earlier.
If you really think the Belkin model is as similar to the Apple one as the samsung is, you need an eye test.
It's obviously using the same interface but the actual design is quite different. Its bulky, it doesn't have the slim design of the apple connector.
Oh, c'mon people! There were tablets that looked exactly like the ipad BEFORE the ipad was even announced. Sure, they were not high-end tablets, but that does not really matter.
The iPad's design is NOT innovative. At all.
Now, if Samsung can not really do something that stands out and just follows Apple on their tail, it does not matter how many HDMI ports they add to it, its not gonna sell (as) well. I also think it does not make sense to make them stop sell it just because of the similar looks, thats absurd iMHO.
The iPad's design is NOT innovative. At all.
Now, if Samsung can not really do something that stands out and just follows Apple on their tail, it does not matter how many HDMI ports they add to it, its not gonna sell (as) well. I also think it does not make sense to make them stop sell it just because of the similar looks, thats absurd iMHO.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, except in business, then it's just stealing.
Samsung is one of the more egregious second moving copy cat companies. Copying and manufacturing cheaper versions of better products doesn't do anything for consumers. If anything it leads to an innovation aversion.
Samsung makes some good products, but they're wrong for just how much their products are directly derived from Apple products.
Samsung is one of the more egregious second moving copy cat companies. Copying and manufacturing cheaper versions of better products doesn't do anything for consumers. If anything it leads to an innovation aversion.
Samsung makes some good products, but they're wrong for just how much their products are directly derived from Apple products.
Perhaps like Belkin iPod connector doesn't look similar to Apple one?
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05792240000P
Still you're wrong in you assumption that Samsung copied Apple with this connector, look at Dell, G2 tablet, etc